pair-hunting
nounUK /ˈpeə ˌhʌntɪŋ/
US /ˈper ˌhʌntɪŋ/
The act of looking for a partner or mate.
She spent the summer pair-hunting at every party she could find.
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2. The activity of searching for matching items, such as a pair of shoes or gloves.
His weekend pair-hunting at the thrift store finally turned up a matching glove.
3. In biology, the behavior of animals seeking a mate during breeding season.
The frogs' pair-hunting calls filled the pond each spring.
4. In card games, the strategy of trying to collect matching cards.
Her pair-hunting paid off when she drew the second ace.